According to Cassie Fish in her daily analysis, the Beef Read– just as we watched history in cattle prices soaring back in the late summer- the current plunge in cattle futures is historic as well: “CME cattle futures are in the midst of a serious and historic melt down. Since topping October 16, most active …
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Oct 07
Ben Hale: Strong Calf Demand and Steady Feeder Market at Oklahoma National Stockyards
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Oct 07
Derrell Peel: Cattle Markets Shift Gears
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments with Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock market economist, who says the cattle market has recently taken “a bit of a pause.” Speaking on the K-State Radio Network, Peel explained, “Cattle markets have kind of taken a little bit of a pause here lately. Broadly …












